2 posts and columns on Jimmy Iovine

Seeking Street Cred, HTC Investing $300 Million in Beats Electronics

in Mobile on August 10, 2011 at 5:15 pm PT

The Taiwanese cellphone maker plans to incorporate Beats Electronics audio technology into its products, starting with one model later this year. In an interview with AllThingsD, Beats CEO and legendary music producer Jimmy Iovine talks about the deal and the need for better audio in electronics.
peter chou at d8 (2)

Microsoft Loses an Exec in Its Zune Business

in News on August 25, 2009 at 5:00 pm PT

With less than three weeks before Microsoft launches another salvo in digital music players, the marketing executive overseeing the company’s Zune device is headed for the exit. Chris Stephenson, general manager of global marketing for Zune, is leaving the company to take a position at Universal Music Group, according to people familiar with the matter.